/tags/school-voucher school voucher en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-01-15/school-voucher-funding-problems It’s the Florida House’s turn to address school voucher accounting shortfalls. The Senate unanimously approved its package to fix problems uncovered by a state audit that created major consternation among lawmakers. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-01-15/school-voucher-funding-problems Jay Waagmeester | Florida Phoenix /education/2025-12-08/school-fair-special-needs The Unique Abilities School Fair hosts more than 30 schools and education providers offering a wide range of resources for differing educational needs. Parents can get to know school leaders, set up personalized follow-up opportunities, campus tours and faculty meet-and-greets. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT /education/2025-12-08/school-fair-special-needs Natalie La Roche Pietri /education/2024-07-16/florida-virtual-school-extends-enrollment-deadline Under a Florida law that took effect in 2023, virtually every student in the state of Florida can apply for a voucher to attend a private or charter school. Homeschool students can also apply for the vouchers. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:30:00 GMT /education/2024-07-16/florida-virtual-school-extends-enrollment-deadline Danielle Prieur /education/2023-10-31/florida-lawmakers-school-vouchers-funding Florida lawmakers are gearing up to provide additional funding to a part of the state's school-voucher program that serves students with special needs, as some proponents of the scholarships say demand has outpaced supply. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:30:00 GMT /education/2023-10-31/florida-lawmakers-school-vouchers-funding Ryan Dailey | News Service of Florida /education/2023-09-14/florida-policy-institute-school-voucher-data-manny-diaz The Florida Policy Institute and 30 of its partners called on Education Commissioner Manny Diaz to be more transparent about school vouchers. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 19:44:12 GMT /education/2023-09-14/florida-policy-institute-school-voucher-data-manny-diaz Danielle Prieur /education/2023-03-17/florida-house-poised-to-pass-school-voucher-expansion The Florida House is on the cusp of passing a massive expansion of school-voucher programs that would make every student eligible to receive taxpayer-backed scholarships, Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT /education/2023-03-17/florida-house-poised-to-pass-school-voucher-expansion Ryan Dailey /education/2023-02-28/state-economists-say-a-school-choice-expansion-will-cost-210m-not-everyone-buys-it The state puts the cost of a planned "universal choice" program at $210 million. That’s far below the number put out by an independent group. Why the difference? Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:30:00 GMT /education/2023-02-28/state-economists-say-a-school-choice-expansion-will-cost-210m-not-everyone-buys-it Lynn Hatter /education/2023-02-24/floridas-revamped-school-voucher-plan-spurs-debate-over-the-cost Using public money to send kids to private school— does it work? Is it too expensive? The debate over school vouchers continues once again. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT /education/2023-02-24/floridas-revamped-school-voucher-plan-spurs-debate-over-the-cost Ryan Dailey /education/2023-02-22/a-universal-voucher-bill-gets-senate-support-as-opponents-laud-its-public-school-changes A measure removing income caps from Florida’s school voucher programs is now moving in the state Senate. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:30:00 GMT /education/2023-02-22/a-universal-voucher-bill-gets-senate-support-as-opponents-laud-its-public-school-changes Lynn Hatter /education/2023-02-03/floridas-voucher-bill-could-cost-taxpayers-4-billion A proposal in the state legislature would dramatically increase the number of students who are eligible for school vouchers. It could come with a huge price tag. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:30:00 GMT /education/2023-02-03/floridas-voucher-bill-could-cost-taxpayers-4-billion Steve Newborn